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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7700

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7700 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z950 and Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is pretty close but the Z950 (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z950 was announced 3 years before the P7700 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z950 grades vs the P7700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Nikon P7700

 Z950 P7700 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Kodak Z950

 P7700 Z950 
ReleasedMay 2013June 2010Fresher by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Nikon P7700

 Z950 P7700 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z950 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z950 and the P7700.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z950 and P7700 is 89 and 82 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z950 and P7700.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Z950 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older Z950 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (243g)
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 Sports photography advice
Nikon P7700 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery (330 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography features
Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (243g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
good battery (330 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (392g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 Landscape photography info
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography info
37
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (243g)
75
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
heavier than average in class (392g)
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Kodak Z950 vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Nikon P7700
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Nikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z950 Nikon Coolpix P7700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-05-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-350mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 6cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lbs) 392 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 191
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $499